I still have a lot of time to compete. I hope I can compete until the Euro 2024 finals” Ronaldo declared before the match between Portugal and Bosnia and Herzegovina taking place on October 17.
Previously, Ronaldo had Contributed with a double goal in the 3-2 victory of Portugal and Slovakia in the 7th match of the Euro 2024 qualifiers. That helped coach Roberto Martinez’s team lead Group J and was sure to win tickets to the tournament. final round 3 rounds early.
At the age of 38 Ronaldo is still believed thought of wearing the captain’s armband. The Portuguese star announced that he has no plans to retire and will make every effort to join his teammates in participating in the Euro 2024 finals taking place in Germany.
“Portugal is my country No matter which stadium I go to in Portugal, the fans always cheer me on. I have not thought about retiring and will always try to help the team,” Ronaldo confidently declared.
Notably with the double goal in the match against Slovakia, Ronaldo has scored 73 goals for the national team after the age of 30 (Ronaldo’s total number of goals for Portugal is 125 goals), an achievement that is very difficult to achieve. Any player can do it.
CR7’s achievements after the age of 30 are higher than the total number of goals that other top strikers have had for the national team such as Olivier Giroud (France 52 goals). ) Miroslav Klose (Germany 71) Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden 62) David Villa (Spain 60) Harry Kane (England 59) Robin van Persie (Netherlands 50) and Gigi Riva (Italy 35).
Coach Roberto Martinez had to praise the captain of the “European Selecao”: “Ronaldo is enjoying another wonderful time, playing regularly and scoring more goals for the club and the national team.
Ronaldo’s experience playing at the top in many different arenas is something that any young player should learn and imitate. That is the best reference point that you can look at to compare and try to improve yourself.
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